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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-10-28

REMARKS or LIEUT. COY. FULLER.
NJ, r,tsdie,d. ad,ss u,d gcHtIcmen -
Dea Thompson has sought 10 carry of all
the homurs of the occasion by saying that
he had selected his wife, waiting years for
her, when she was member of the Brat
tleboro High school. but want to announce
to him thing which | suppose he does not
know, that when l3 years Of age, select
ed my wife, who was only l2-we were
both members of the High school-and /
waited II years for the ship to come in, -
and then | got my wife.
In responding to this toast, THE State Of
Vermont, 1t seems TO Inc II very large
thing, but | read in history that three and
one-half centuries ago the first white man
looked upon our green hills and mountains,
but 1t was more than Two centuries there
after before the first white settler trod our
soil, in the cuuIuering march of ciyiliza
ton. Where was then only the silence of
the forest, there Is now the hum of indus
try and many teeuing villages and thirty
ing towns Where was only the track of
the Indian the road of commerce now
threads its way. The early inhabitants of
this state endured many hardships and vi
cissitudes, but they early made provision,
and very large provision at that for the
education OF our youth, and it has always
been one OF her GROWING glories, whose
laws and traditions have come down to US
as an inspiration. The early history of her
people has been well illustrated by her
scholars and her statesmen who are through
ont the world, and her soldiers have brought
glory and honor to the state aud to the ma
ton inheriting the genius of free peo-
| pie, we have not sought to initiate the am
Client Greek or Roman in the erection of
colossal statues upon our heights to signaliz,
out greatness, but nave placed upon every
hilltop n scnoolhouse as the symbol Of uul
power and glory
As the traveller sails along the coasts Of
| Holland he discovers innumerable bird,
/ upon the dikes, worshipped by the peopl,
and protected by the nation, because they
/ devour the insects that destroy those mag
nihcent structures surrounding the shore,
/ of that country, and protecting the Ian,
/ from the rdvaLcs OF the sea So let oul
| people everywhere cherish and defend tn,
public schools which surround our border
and crown or hills, for they shall protec
Ms from the ignorance and superstition, TIN
crime and anarchy which otherwise woul,
roll IN as flood upon US.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-10-28
Mr. Rinphnm,s Respon.c.

Mr. Bingham was evidently much affect
ed by this unexpected ending Of DR. llol.
tons remarks, but he replied with good
degree Of conposure, expressing his heart
felt thanks 10 his old pupils and other friends
for this tangible expression Of regard He
said he had not taught the school for twenty
five years for dollars and cents-he could
have mnde more money in some other bust
Hess, though he had been as well pnid ms
any other man in his profession in the state
hut h" had taught for love Of the work
because his heart had been in it-and once
more he sincerely thanked his friends for
this gift.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-10-28

Following is the complete list of senti-
ments and speakers:
Address of Welcome Mr.. BINGHAM.
l. The Old High school of Brattleboro
c. a. MILES.
THAT shooting gallery Of the young idea and
goodliest member of the commonwealth.
> The Alumni G. II. DAVENPORT.
"Oh! happy years-once more who would not
be "a boy
g. The Old District School House.
C.. F. THOMPSON.
May no rude hand deface it,"
T. The State of Vermont Lt-Gov FULLER.
THE land of scholars and the nurse of arms 80
s. Science Of Agriculture. GEO w. Hooker.
He has been eight years upon project for
extracting sunbeams from cucumbers."
s Birch" Z. w. SroppARD.
This was the most mkindest cut of all
:. The Alphabet Rev F. J. PARRY
First comes the infant"
&. Alma Mater" b. D. HARRIS
Happy he with such mother"
.. The recess hour. Rev. r. w. ILLHAN.
IAN work and play
Makes Jack "A dull boy"
TO- Schoolboy Friendships Rev c. o. Day
"A sudden thought strikes me
Let us swear an eternal friendship"
| Presentation. DR. HuLToN
The Philharmonic orchestra gave selec
tions at suitable intervals while the speak
! ing was in progress.
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:. Hirch.O


REMARKS OF HON. T.. W. sTOnDARn.
l observe from the appearance of those
gathered here at this reunion that the
birch has AN abiding place in your mem
cries, and trust in your affections | Ger
tainly could have partakcn of this banquet
with more enjoyment if could have done
SO with the assurance that 1 should have
the privilege of listening to the personal
"reminiscences of those amongst you who
had felt the application of the birch from
your old teacher. From the appearance of
the officers of this reunion and of others
upon whom | notice the old master has
had his eye this evening, from force Of habit
formed when You We're under his charge,
judge that You might speak feelingy upon
this subject. You know the birch used
to make the school more lively, and espec-
tally is this tue of the one To whom it was
applied
Just when the idea originated of the ne
cessity of using the rod | am unable to
state. You all remember it from child
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-10-28

prosperity as the faithful instructor who
stands before you To- night with hearty
welcome for all who participate in this oc-
casiou and know You win all join with
me ia foelinE that We owe him hearty and
soul felt gratitude for his past. that we
have lively appreciation of his present,
and that we most fervently pray, God bless
lhn future OF tho Old e.hnnlmnater
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-10-28
".The Recess Hour"

Mr., Illman began by remarking that as it
was approaching the noon of night, it
might be more appropriate to say hour for
disnisSion. He urged inexperience as an
after dinner speaker, saying that he was
like the veterinary surgeon who, being
asked whether he had ever had much to do
in the abdominal regions said, no, he had
never practiced out of Windham county.
Looking around for what it was that made
him feel 50 much at home in this gathering
of members and graduates of the Brattle-
boro High school, he dscerned at once the
sufficient fact that he too was graduate of
High school, that Of Philadelphia, and su
he could heartily sympathize with the en-
thusiasIu for and idolatry of teachers man
itested on the present occasion. Such idol
airy as we have seen manifested here to-
night, for our good friend Schoolmaster
Bingham, was not only inevitable but jus
tifiable, one of the best products of school
days, source of earnest endeavor then and
of happy reflections in after years. He
quite enyied Mr.. Bingham the grateful HON
age rendered to him, and wished he him
self had been twenty five years teacher
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-10-28

At the examination Of Stain and Crom-
well, the supposed murderers of Cashier
Barron, in Dexter, Me, Saturday, one wit
ness positively identified Cromwell as hav-
ing been in Dexter the day Of the murder,
and three witnesses recognized Stain as a
man they saw there that day. As a result
Of the hearing, both men were bound over
for appearance before the grand jury Of
Penobscot county in February.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-10-28

Col. Hooker told Mr.. Forbes of the Bos-
ton Journal when he was in Brattleboro
last week, that he had been notified, as a
member of the Republican national com
mittee, that the committee will meet in
Washington, Dec. 8, to decide ON the time
and place of holding the next national con-
vention. He also told Mr.. Forbes that he
thinks Blaine's chances of denomination
good, but William B. Allison of Iowa can
poll more votes than any other Republican,
He possesses the confidence of the business
men and the people generally, and has the
friendship of the leaders of the reunited
Republican factions in New York State.
In this we believe the colonel is right, but
he could hardly have stopped to recall all
the circumstances involved when he said
that this state could have nominated Ches-
ter A. Arthur at Chicago in 1884" In ad-
dition to his expression of opinion on ma
tional politics Col Hooker said that he
should not be a candidate for nomination
for member of Congress in this district in
1888. There are personal reasons, he
said, (which absolutely preclude my ac-
ceptance Of the office were to be elected. y
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-10-28

The Nicaragua interoceanic canal project
has taken definite shape. After the land
grants and franchises were secured, the
company ordered a preliminary survey
which has been completed. The money
raised for this grand project comes from
New York, Baltimore and Richmond main
ly In November eight engineering parties
will he sent out to locate definitely the route
Of the canal, and to prepare a map Of the
dams, locks, etc, required
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-10-28

Complete records of the school back of
Mr.. Binghan's day are scarce. There
comes to our hand, however, one such rec
ord, which will awaken train of tender
recollections in many minds 1t is in the
shape of well -thumbed blank book which
4. b. Hall, then a boy of IA, filled with va
r!ous memoranda, boy fashion, and with
painstaking care, during the winter term
of 1886 A. One Of these memoranda is
headed Names of the scholars who attend
school the winter term, 1916, and the list
IL the f,llouin,r.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-10-28
A CHAPTER OF HISTORY.

A BRIEF RECORD or HOW THE BRATTLEBnRo
HIGH SCHOOL CANE INTO EXISTENCE. AMI
or IT'S VARIOUS TEACHERS
The Brattlebpro High school association
came into existence in the year 1892, when
the following act Of incorporation was pass
ed by the Vermont Legislature
An act tn incorporat the Brattleboro High school
Association
SIC. /. II is hereby enacted by the General Is
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-10-28

After a stormy session the annual con
vention of the Knights of Labor at Mime
apolis resulted in an endorsement of Mr..
Powderly's policy, though it disclosed Il
state of feeling in the organization which
bodies no good to its future welfare The
socialistic element sought to antagonize Mr.
Powderly in his views on temperance and
the repression of the anarchists, but was
signally defeated Since the convention
thirty-fve of the delegates, representing
thirteen states, have held meeting in
Chicago and announced their determination
to bring about a reorganization of the or
der. They have issued a circular, address
ed to Knights all over the country, which
condemns the usurpation of power, viola
ton Of the orders laws 10y high officers, and
enters into long and bitter arraignment
of the officers, charging them with being
the most corrupt, hypocritical, autocratic
and tyrannical board ever in control of a
labor organization.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-10-28

list or STUDIES STUDIED AT THE CENTRAL SCHOOL
AT THE WINTER TERM, 1916
Daviess Algebra.
Adams's Arithmetic
COlburn's "
Worcester's Geography.
History Of England.
History Of United States
American School Reader
Porter's Rhetorical Reader"
In the fore part of the book are copied
several pages of songs from the old school
singing book, THE Odeon," which many
who read this will remember. In the list
are the Canadian Song County Guy"
"Tyrolese Evening Hymn" THE Maltese
Boatman's Song" Isle of Beauty. Fare
Thee Well, The Mellow Horn, " Bound
ing Billows," Bonnie Doom" ''Balerma,"
etc
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-10-28
The Pupils During Mr.. Bingham's
First Term.

The following list which has been com
piled is believed to be a complete and cor
rect record of the pupils which attended
the High school during the term beginning
Auril IL 1S63
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-10-28

At the close of the war, Adjutant- General
P. T. Washburn endeavored to collect small
photographs of all the Vermont officers,
and such as were sent in were put in frames
ordered by the legislature and hung in the
capitol at Montpelier But Adjt. General
Peck published in last Saturdays Free Press
three columns of the names of officers who
have not complied with the request. They
are all urged to do so at once, as the value
of the collection to the public will soon he
very great. In case the officer is dead and
are requested to notify the adjutant gene
rails Office of the fact.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-10-28
DIR. moI.on,- Adhre.. Of prc.cn,n,ion

NJ. President. i1,iies 0uH q,yttmra .-
! should have no desire b. speak at this
hour did not remember thai history tells
US that in Eastern countries the best wine
was used first on festive occasions like this.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-10-28

The municipal canvass in New York is
becoming interesting. The Republicans
have nominated for district attorney Mr..
Delaney Nicoll, an upright and brilliant
young lawyer whom the Democrats rejected
in favor of John r. Fellows, well kn,wn
politician and man about town, but noto-
riously unfit for the position Fellows will
have the support of the Cleveland office
holders, but Nicoll will have a considerable
Independent support. OF the leading news
papers, the Times Tribune and World sup
port Nicoll, while the Herald and Sun
support Fellows.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-10-28

BOYS,
John Sti.bbins.
Sidney Wadsworth.
Leonard Wheeler.
George Leon Walker
Charles Cunr.
Joseph Wright
Gilbert Gruut
Willard Sumner.
John +. Blake.
George tOW Ter.
Charles Frost.
Addison b. Hall.
Henry Newman.
Charles l.. Mead.
William Hubbard.
George Clancy.
Frank Cune.
o. II Chaplin
Richards Bradley.
William Wheeler.
Samuel Wallen.
ErAstus Barlo.
Edgar Bradley.
George Stodtiard.
George SalnuelS.
Henry Thompson.
Pavson Williston.
William Thomas.
Frank Marsh.
Wells S. Frost.
Larkin G.. Mead.
Robert Arms.
Charles Newman.
Henry Wait.
Byron Morse.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-10-28

hlhLaNs
Mary Ann Hyde.
Fidelia Fowler.
Elizabeth Crosby.
Louisa DicliensOn.
Jane Thomas.
Sophia Pratt.
Harriet button.
Mary Reed.
Sarah Stoddard
Eliza Hyde.
Jane Clapp
Margaret Williston.
Caroline HOar.
Martha Mussa.
Susan Putnam.
Angelina Hyde.
Frances Brown.
Gracia Reed.
Mary Newman.
Mary Aun Conant.
Mary Howe.
Elizabeth Briggs.
Julia Goodhue.
Maria Webster.
Mary CLANCY.
Mary Chaplin
Sophia Thomas.
Mary Benis.
Jane Streeter.
Jane Thompson,
Mary Brown.
Ann Steen.
Jane Simonds.
Mary Nash.
Adeline button.
Harriet Crosby.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1887-07-16

Parties calling for any of these letters
will please say" Advertised" i.
ED. J. WooD, P. NJ.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1887-07-16
On the Way.

JOHNSON CITY TENN. July 13, 1887.
The "Press gang" to the number of
about fifty reached here at o'clock
this morning, after an all nights run
over the East Tennessee, Virginia &
Geogia railway from Chattanooga.
AS few of the party took sleeper, it
is rather a wearied and sleepy crowd
now. We were served with a nice
breakfast at the Piedmont House,
which enlivened the spirits of the
party to considerable extent. Quite
a number of the editors have gone on
to Cloudland. We leave in about 80
minutes for that point over the East
Tennessee and Western North
Carolina railroad, which takes us 26
miles to Roam Mountain station, from
thence we 60 IL miles by stage to
Cloudland Hotel. East, Middle and
West Tennessee are all well represent
ed, quite number of ladies being
in the party. There will be seventy
five or eighty present when we reach
Roane Mountain. r.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1887-07-16
Prohibition in the Mountain District

AT the last stated communication
of Hickory Creek Lodge, No. s5O7, of
True and Accepted Masons, held July
9Th, 1887, the following resolutions
were adopted by majority Of the
members present.
Whereas, the Order of Free Mason
ry is a moral institution, founded on
a moral basis, and its true voters
are always ready to advocate and sup
port every moral measure, and to
condemn everything that is immoral
and has tendency to degrade the
human family. And Of ul..t.-,J,/
Whereas, the manufacture and use
of intoxicating liquors as a beverage
is acknowledged to be the greatest
curse to mankind, Therefore n onro'
BE 1t resoIeed by Hickory Greek
Lodge, No. SOY, Of Free reeeiaflnldfl,4Arc and ACCEPTED
MasOnS, .,..,. -ooir,,ypI ooiyoI-a.e
/. That we as Masons of the State
of Tennessee, do abhor the liquor
traffic as carried on in our State, and
lament the degrading and ruinous eff
fects it has on the social, moral and
religious condition of our State.
2. That we support with our votes
at the ballot box the pending amend
ment to the Constitution Of the State,
prohibiting the manufacture and sale
of intoxicating liquors as beverage.
3. That we not only support it with
our votes, but that we use our infu-
ence both as body and individuals
to promote the interest of Prohibition
in this community.
4. That we believe it the duty OF
all moral and religious institutions to
unite in the effort to arrest and de-
strOy the curse that has been so long
scattered broadcast through our land,
spreading its evil influence over all
the financial, social, moral and re-
ligious interest of our country.
MILTON HOOVER, w. NJ.
Attest-E. H. RIVEs, Sec.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1887-07-16
Pleasant Vision.

The organ of sight, which is the
source of SO much pleasure as well as
benefit to man, is very delicate. A
great many persons, not appreciat-
ing this, are using cheap spectacles.
These glasses, by their imperfect con-
struction and blemishes, seriously in
jure and sometimes almost destroy
the sight. Hawkes. Crystalized
Lenses are the most perfect glasses in
the world, being especially adapted
to the preservation and sometimes
restoration of the sight.
All eyes fitted and the fit guaran-
teed at the drug store of w. H. Flem-
ing, McMinnville, Tenn. M.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1887-07-16
To the Pupils Of our Free Schools.

Many of the free schools have now
opened. L hope that you have note
book, and that you will write in il
during every day of your school. You
must remember that examinations
for certificates to teach, also examin-
ations for position in some office,ar
now nearly all conducted in writing.
Several young gentlemen and young
ladies in Warren county, have, lately
failed to get certificate simply ODE:
cause they did not attendto writing
when they were pupils in school as
you are now. ,Dlul Gn
Have you noticed Venus, and have
you written something aboutit, since
you read my article lastIweek? by
the time you read this, Venus will
set at nine O'Clock, railroad timesiteB
AS you are the children of farmers,
you ought to observe the growing
crops, and write something about
them. My book shows that / had Gu
cumbers on the 18th of June, ripe to-
matoes on the fourth of July, and a
stalk of corn thirteen feet high on the
l4th of July. If you can beat this,
write it and send it to the editor of
this paper. Iui) oi sidt-Ho~
The insect called katy-didl was first
heard in McMinnyille on. the1night
of the 2nd of July 1t is supposed
that the first frost will occurlin 100
days after the appearance Ofithese in
sects. If this is true there will be
frost on the 10th of October. Write
this in your book, and see if it proves
true. / have heard some boys say
that the katy-did make that harsh
noise with their mouth; others say
that they makelit with their wings.
Which boys are correct?
Keep as nice a book as you can ,and
when your sehoolcloses you will find
in it much that will Interest you.
..U J. P. CLARK.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1887-07-16
Considering the Question.

American.
A meeting Of representatives Of the
Sheffield Land, Iron 4 Coal Company,
the Alabama & Tennessee Coal & Iron
Company, the Sheffield Furnace Com
pany, Ensley Furnace Company and
Alabama Improvement Company,
was held at. Monteagle Thursday, at
which it was agreed TO recommend
the consolidation of these cemponies.
A meeting will be held at Sheffield
on the 29th iinst,ra which the con-
solidati9nn oi lli9n will be perfected if it is
agreed upon. T61 ,gur' .eg
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1887-07-16

Judge Smallman carried his fam
lily to Monteagle last Tuesday to
spend the summer. Miss Magness
also accompanied them.
The editor of the STANDARD left
Tuesday morning for the meeting of
the Tennessee Press Association at
Cleveland, and will be absent till
some time next week.
Among the new enterprises for
McMinnville, a creamery is spoken
of. We hope it may succeed. 1t
would make a market for all our sur
plus milk. This is a good point for
the business.
On last Tuesday night Mrs. E.
Webb of this place gave social par
ty in honor of Misses Carrie and Mat
tie Webb, who are on a visit to her
from Smithville. All who attended
say they spent most enjoyable time.
Mrs. Mason, mother of Mrs.
Stainback, and her daughter, Mrs.
Frierson, and the latter's two sons,
Charlie and Rees, of Columbus, Miss,
arrived last Tuesday, on visit to
DR.. Stainback's family for a few
Weeks.
Remember those little debts you
made at Potter Bros, one and two
years ago and promised to pay it in a
few days. Now don't You think you
ought to pay it? if so come on and
pay it and buy some more goods and
pay the cash or barter for them and
you will feel good once more.
While Mr.. d. L. Brown was out
driving last, Monday afternoon with
his little daughter, the horse became
unruly in ascending Rebel Hill, and
overturned the buggy in a ditch.
Mr.. Brown and Miss Mamie were
both slightly bruised, but the buggy
suffered more seriously than the occu-
pants. tal
BY an advertisement in this issue
it will be seen that the Nashville
Weekly American offers one hun
dred and twenty cash premiums to
agents. The Weekly American is an
excellent family paper, containing a
large variety of fresh and interest
ing matter each week. We club it
with the STANDARD at $1.9O per year
for the two.
The movement which was start
ed some months ago to display the
weather signals in McMinnville has
at last been successful. AS soon as
the flags can be made, we will re-
ceive the signals by telegraph, daily,
and the flags will be displayed on a
wire between the Warren House and
the STANDARD Office.
-STRAYED-From my farm in
18th district Of Warren county, on
Tuesday, June 2Sth, a large deep red
COW, heavy with calf, also two heif.
ers, two years old this fall, one red
with white back, the other white and
brindle spotted. Persons knowing
of whereabouts of these cattle please
leave same at STANDARD Office OF
address me at Gath, Warren county
Tenn. n. l.. BROWN.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1887-07-16
Clothing Sale.

We have determined to close out
our present stock of CLOTHING and
HATS at great sacrifices by AUGUST
18th, so that we can open up entire
new stock in both departments for
the fall trade. We mean business,
and will sell you these goods cheap.
O. NJ. THURMAN & Sons.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1887-07-16

The quality of the blood depends
much upon good Or bad digestion
and assimilation; to make the blood
rich in life and strength giving con-
stituents, use DR.. ]. H. McLean's
Strengthening Cordial and Blood
Purifier; it will nourish the proper
ties ofblood from which the elements
of vitality are drawn. Sold by DIR.
W. II. Fleming.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1887-07-16
Special Notice.

Notice is hereby given to all who
are indebted to us either by note or
account, that we intend winding up
our old business at once. If you
want to save officers cost, come for
ward and make payment immediate
ly. We are in earnest about this, SO
you will please govern yourselves ac-
cordingly. j. NJ. Ross &SoN.